Stop Eating Out.
Start Cooking at Home.

Track every restaurant visit and takeout order. Build better habits with our free home cooking tracker. Cook more home-cooked meals, save $200+ per month, and eat healthier.

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The Hidden Cost of Eating Out: Why Home Cooking Saves Money

Track your restaurant visits and takeout to discover how much you're spending. Cook at home to save thousands per year.

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$3,000+
Average yearly spend on eating out and delivery
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Extra calories per restaurant meal vs home-cooked
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67%
Of people underestimate how often they eat out

Awareness is the first step

Just counting creates accountability

One-Tap Logging

Ate at a restaurant or ordered takeout? Just tap the button. That's it. No forms, no details, no friction.

Visual Feedback

The counter changes color as you approach your limit. Green, yellow, orange, red.

Weekly Charts

See your ordering patterns at a glance. Spot trends and celebrate progress.

Set Your Limit

Choose your monthly goal. 8 orders? 4? You decide what works for your lifestyle.

Beautifully simple

No clutter, no complexity. Just what you need.

Color-Coded Counter

Instant visual feedback on your progress

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Weekly Order Chart

Track your patterns over time

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Cook more. Save more. Live better.

  • Save $200+/month by reducing impulse orders
  • Eat healthier with more home-cooked meals
  • Build awareness of your actual habits
  • Feel accomplished when you stay on track
Monthly Savings
$247
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Common Questions About Home Cooking & Tracking Eating Out

Everything you need to know about cooking more at home and saving money

How does a home cooking tracker help me stop eating out?

Our tracker gives you visual feedback every time you log a restaurant visit or takeout order. By setting a monthly limit (like 8 times eating out per month), the counter changes colors as you approach it—from green to yellow to red. This simple awareness helps you make conscious decisions about eating out vs. cooking home-cooked meals.

Can I really save money by cooking at home instead of eating out?

Absolutely. Americans spend an average of $88 per month on dining out and takeout, totaling over $1,000 per year. By tracking your restaurant visits and cooking just 2-3 more meals at home each week, many users save $40-60 per month. That's over $600 in annual savings with home-cooked meals.

Does this track both restaurant dining and takeout orders?

Yes! WhyDidIOrder tracks ALL eating out—whether you dine in at restaurants, order takeout, or use food delivery apps. Every time you eat out instead of cooking at home, just tap the counter. This gives you a complete picture of your eating habits and helps you cook more home-cooked meals.

How is this different from other meal planning apps?

Unlike traditional meal planning apps that focus on recipes and grocery lists, WhyDidIOrder is specifically designed to track your eating out habits. It's not about planning what to cook—it's about building awareness of how often you eat out (restaurants + takeout) and helping you cook more at home to save money.

Is this good for someone trying to cook more home-cooked meals?

Absolutely! Whether you're single, have a family, or just want to eat healthier, our tracker helps you stay accountable. By tracking every restaurant visit and delivery order, you'll naturally cook more at home. Many users report cooking 2-3 additional home-cooked meals per week after just one month.

How do I track my eating out habits with this app?

It's incredibly simple: just tap the counter button every time you eat out—whether it's a restaurant meal, fast food, or takeout delivery. That's it. No forms, no receipts, no categories. The app tracks your total for the month and shows you visual feedback to encourage home cooking.

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